We often fail to express our gratitude towards our fathers but thanks to Vartika for giving me a reason to write about him.

I am feeling quite emotional while writing this post because I am sharing some of the moments of my life which I never expressed before.

I do remember being close to my father in my early childhood, most of my daily routine chores were taken care by my father till my adolescence because I have a younger brother too and my mum was looking after him.

But as time passed and I entered teenage I felt my connection with papa lacking that special warmth because of whatever reasons.

Maybe he was so strict in some specific situations and maybe my maa always had that extra soft corner towards me and my younger brother.

Now I understand that I was totally wrong. I was only concerned about my point of view and literally made no effort to understand what he believed.

But after marriage when I am observing my husband now in the role of my kid’s father, I can easily understand those emotions and concern of a father.

Sorry, Papa! I was wrong at that time. Sorry for all the mistakes which I ever made. Sorry for disconnecting and not listening to your thoughts. Sorry, Papa!This is the small tribute from my side to all the fathers.

Deepika you have already made him proud by acknowledging his love, care and efforts for you. This post is special in more ways than can be expressed. Very well expressed and every emotion has spoken for itself. Do share it with your Papa for he would have always wanted to hear this but silently, between you and him only.

Yeah! I did it but he is not much comfortable with English. I will write separately in Hindi for him only. Thanks for the suggestion. These lovely comments always give me a boost and confidence to express more and be honest for my feelings.

What a sweet and emotional post. Yes fathers are a little hard on us at times and we do misinterpret that all they want is the best for us. But we should need to be more grateful and appreciate them more.